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Suffering of Ninko

2016·Movie
1h 10min
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Faith and meaning and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Ninko is a virtuous Buddhist monk who’s embarrassed to discover that he’s irresistible to many women (and some men). After a particularly troubling encounter with a masked woman, he undertakes a journey to "purify" himself, hoping that this will equip him to rebuff sexual advances. He meets the samurai Kanzo and hears of a village decimated by the rapacious mountain goddess Yama-onna, who kills men to absorb their energy. Finally Ninko has a quest to fulfill…
Erotic Grotesque NonsenseBuddhist MonkSexual MisadventuresFantasy HorrorJapanese FolkloreSupernaturalComedicEccentric Characters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Suffering of Ninko legally?

Suffering of Ninko is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Suffering of Ninko worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Suffering of Ninko rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Suffering of Ninko?

1 h 10 min

Suffering of Ninko runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is Suffering of Ninko in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Suffering of Ninko?

2JPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Suffering of Ninko in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.